Head of Sensors Product Program (m/f/x)

Where would you like to shape the success of your future career: At a worldwide leading manufacturer of process measuring and control technology? In a family- owned company that values its more than 3,700 employees in more than 30 countries and sees them all as individuals? In a team that breaks new ground with courage and passion?

Did you answer „Yes“ three times? Then it is time for us to make your acquaintance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Full Business responsibility for the growth, profitability and long-term success of the Sensors Product Program within the product centric organization.
• Develop and implement growth initiatives to expand market presence, revenue and profitability.
• Define and execute the global sensor strategy, portfolio roadmap and growth initiatives incl. Make-or-Buy decision.
• Identify and develop attractive growth opportunities, applications and business models together with our Core Industry Management and regional organizations.
• Prioritize investments, development projects and resources based on customer value and business impact.
• As central pillar within the product centric organization, drive execution across Product Management together with Portfolio Management, Engineering, Operations, Sales and Marketing.
• Shape the role of sensor technologies within Bürkert's overall portfolio and solution offering and establish as solid pillar within the Bürkert future portfolio.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Several years of experience in Business Unit, Business Line or Product Program leadership with proven commercial responsibility. Experience with P&L ownership is a plus.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance technology, customer value and business performance.
• Degree in Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Physics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable discipline.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful product or portfolio strategies within a Matrix structure.
• Solid understanding of sensor technologies, industrial automation, instrumentation or related markets.
• Ability to translate strategy into action and deliver measurable results.
• Experience leading international and cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English and French; good command of German as well.

In return, we offer you exciting and challenging responsibilities, diverse perspectives with a high degree of individual freedom and a corporate culture that encourages you to use it.
Curious? Then we look forward to receiving your application.